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LNL - Tower Hamlets
At a Council meeting on 18th January Tower Hamlets became the latest Authority to approve a Late Night Levy (LNL) scheme. We have previously reported on the Council’s LNL consultation. The LNL which will effect premises operating betw...
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Gambling - Horse Race Levy for Online Bookmakers
On 31st January 2017 the Horse Racing Levy (HRL) will be extended to include bookmakers who operate remotely (principally online) and hold the required remote operating licence (within the meaning given by the Gambling Act 2005) allowing them to t...
Scotland - and JG&P!
One week (this week) - three significant new build developments, three hearings before three different Boards – Aberdeen, East Dumbarton and Glasgow – and three different partners in attendance.
Hartlepool - EMRO to be revisited again?
It may be recalled that in 2013 Hartlepool was the first council to look to adopt an Early Morning Restriction Order (EMRO), only for the attempt to fall away at the eventual hearing which we attended. (Blackpool subsequently followed suit but the...
Changes to copyright laws - calling all operators!
Please bear with us on this (and read on!) – but recently introduced changes to section 72 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 will affect most, if not all, operators and letters of demand for additional licence fees are already i...
Scotland - public health causal link 'required'
We have been alerted to a recent appeal court decision in which the Sheriff determined that a Licensing Board must find a causal link between the application to be determined and a finding that an increase in the availability of alcohol would lead...
Gambling – 10 year club gaming permits, club machine permits and family entertainment centre permits due for renewal
The Commission is now reminding that 10 year club gaming permits, club machine permits and family entertainment centre permits issued under the Gambling Act 2005 will come up for renewal this year and that operators affected will need to app...